Governors push White House for more help with testing; Trump says they’re playing politics

Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined the governors' conference call with Vice President Pence; her press secretary said the White House's breakdown of the state's testing capacity was wrong.

Overdose risk during pandemic is tragic reality for some families

Experts have warned that prolonged isolation and uncertainty is a bad combination for drug users and people in recovery, but it's too early to tell if overdose deaths have increased.

The Latest: Trump says he will suspend immigration to U.S. over virus concerns

It's the latest measure taken by the president and his administration to restrict the U.S. border during the pandemic.

Idexx to be second company in Maine producing COVID-19 test kits

The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company also will offer animal COVID-19 testing to veterinarians.

Our View: Poverty is harmful, in and out of widespread emergencies

Robust assistance programs are needed now, and after the outbreak goes away.

How can I pay rent? Is my husband immune? And other coronavirus queries

Maine Voices: Quarantine advice from an old submariner

Many of the rules that helped make life manageable in a sub apply in our current situation.

Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus

Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state's climate fight.

Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic

Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.

Scott Cyrway: With nursing homes, keep your distance, and keep them safe

Staying away from our loved ones is what is best and safest for them until the outbreak has subsided.